5 Left Hand Pinky Strengthening Exercises | +Bonus & Tips
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- Based on the anatomy of the human hand, most violinists and violists need to give the left pinky extra TLC and attention to keep it in tip top shape. This is especially true if you have a small hand or the pinky is significantly shorter than the other fingers. Here are some tips and exercises to strengthen the left hand pinky and help distribute the weight more evenly across all the fingers. Also, as a bonus, I threw in a pinky exercise I learned from Nathan Cole while participating in his summer Violympic Games.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Pinky Knuckle exercise
3:50 - Widening joint between 3rd and 4th fingers
5:45 - Octaves
8:20 - Schradieck
9:25 - Kreutzer
10:25 - Bonus Exercise inspired by Nathan Cole
12:00 - Tip #1 - Base Joints in relation to the neck
13:07 - Tip #2 - Thumb Position
14:04 - Tip #3 - Third Finger
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So important! This little finger seems to need extra help for every instrument!
Yes, I noticed that too trying other instruments ;)
Thanks Inna, exactly what I need. 😊
Your explanations are always so helpful. Thanks again! 🎉
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video, good advice!
Thanks Bico! :)
The pinky it’s always a tricky one!
Great video!!! Keep them coming!
Thank you, Michael! :)
another gem! bravo Inna!
Thank you for your kind words, Kaya!
Very useful tips and great information!
Thank you, Livi! :)
Excellent video, Inna!! A lot of great tips to support and strengthen the pinky! I really like the idea of using the 3rd finger to support the 4th. Great idea!!
Thanks Darlene! Focusing on the 3rd finger has helped me so much as well!
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Thanks for watching and commenting! =)